Los Angeles Sparks announced that former WNBA star Lisa Leslie will receive a statue outside Crypto.com Arena, making her the first Sparks player to be honored this way at the venue. The Los Angeles Times and Newsweek both report that Leslie is a three-time WNBA champion and a former league MVP, and that the new statue is scheduled to be unveiled later this year. The Los Angeles Times notes that the honor is part of a broader public recognition near the arena, while the New York Post specifies the location as Star Plaza, outside the stadium grounds. Across the reports, the central point is that Leslie is being recognized with a permanent monument at an exterior site associated with the arena, rather than inside the venue. While all sources agree on the statue and its significance for both Leslie and the Sparks franchise, they provide consistent details about her status as a major SoCal basketball figure and about the venue address—Crypto.com Arena. The Sparks’ announcement frames the statue as a first for the organization and a notable moment in local WNBA history.